Flying from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Philadelphia's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Hartford (the location of Bradley International Airport).
With 30 flights a week between the two airports, Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the busiest route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the last flight from BDL to PHL is with American Airlines at 18:48.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BDL to Philadelphia flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Direct Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia tickets are available for booking. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is where you'll arrive.
American Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia.
Travelling from central Hartford to BDL takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a hotel close to BDL? If you're catching an early flight from Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
78% of flights leaving from Bradley International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
BDL's address is Schoephoester Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia
R 1,804 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia flight. Return plane tickets start from R 4,525. These prices may change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from BDL to Philadelphia if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
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Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The distance from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia is roughly 18 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near PHL:
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from BDL to Philadelphia.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Once your flight from Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central Philadelphia is roughly 48 kilometres from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 35 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near TTN. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your BDL to Philadelphia flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from TTN four weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a bigger choice of vehicles.
The address for Trenton-Mercer Airport is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
July is the busiest month for flights from Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia. To avoid the crowds, visit Philadelphia in December.
Before locking in your Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from BDL to Philadelphia around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Philadelphia
After booking your flight from Bradley International Airport to Philadelphia, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Philadelphia:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are attractions you won't want to skip in Philadelphia.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Philadelphia, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel around 129 kilometres northeast to New York to tick off its leading sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in the United States, head for Boston, roughly 434 kilometres northeast of Philadelphia. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
